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arran�e to reinstall the old li�.t standard not necessarily in the same location, but 4�� location to be equalized, seconded by Councilwoman Tinney. Mayor Granger suggested be- fore anytning further be done that someone again contact the Gerwins and indicate to them where theg contemplate putting the old standard. Motion carried. Councilman Herkner �tated in his opinion the Cit� Manager was still ri�t in regard to the situation. �� DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE BOND ISSUES FOR THE APRIL BALLOT. Councilman Jones stated that in his opinion the Council had no alternative other than to ask the public to confirm their �.. � judgment and vote the funds necessary to start the flood control pro�ect. Councilma.n Jones then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare tfie necessary papera to the end that �200,000 Bond Issue be placed on the April Ba.11or. Motion seconded by Coun- � cilman Herkner. Discusaion followed regarding the posaibility of completing the balance '�°� of this pro�ect on a "pay-as-you-go-basis" , however, it appeared th at this �ould result in considerable time element in order to complete the entire pro�ect. Councilman Britschgi commented on the fact that ordering plans and speciPications was not an attempt to shove the program down the people� s throats but that the time element enter into the picture and further that the plans and specifications could be used at any time. City Attorney Currie requested authority to arrange with the San Francisca firm of Orrick Dahlquist $errington & Sutcliffe to prepare the usual proceedir�gs. Motion carrisd. Councilman Spillers then moved that the Cit9 Attorney arrange to place the matter of �150,000 on the ballot for the purpose of constructing new Police Station, seconded by Councilwoman Tinnay. Councilman Jones stated bePore the matter was placed on the ballot he would like to explore other areas ad�acent to the proposed location and the possibility ,�.� of acquiring other lands and possibly other buildings. He then asked that the matter be � . deferred for two weeks. Councilman Spillers replied that the committee had inspected the building in mind and that it had been f ound to be impossible to use the same for Police Headquarters, it being the wrong type and located too close to the tracks. Citg Manager Rolison stated that if the funds were voted it could be arranged th at they could be used for both acquisition or construction, money to be used for either or both ways. City Attorney Currie stated that he could proceed and get everything read�r to go. Councilman Jones was still of the opinion that the Council had not reached an unanimous deciaion and could bery �ell hold over f or further study. Councilman Spillers, however, stated that every member of the Council had agreed on the building and the site. Mayor Granger was of the opinion that the Council should decide, if now was the time to decide, and suggested that a study meeting be held this �eek. Councilman Herkner stated that his recollection was that the Council had approved the tentative plans and the idea of � placin� the matter on the ballot, however, another Bond Issue might change some oP the �,. Council� s opinion. There would be no harm to put the m,atter over for another week. Councilwoman Tinney stated that her recollection was that all the members present had agreed to place the matter on the ballot to let the people help decide the issu�. How- "� " ever, in her opinion the nsed was very apparent; to decide tYie matter should be placed +�..� before the people. On roll call vote the motion carried, Councilmen Jones, Royer and Mayor Granger voting No on the grounds that they would like to have additional time to consider the matter. Councilman Britschgistated it would be well tv have a meeting to- gether and study this matter, City Attorney Currie to take the necessary steps to place the matter on �he ballot. In his opinion all seven Councilmen should back this propo- sition or forget the whole thing. Councilwoman Tinney called attention to the Library